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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.56, 1,640.58 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.56, 1,640.58 and 324.12 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.56 : 1,640.58 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.56/1,640.58 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.56x = 1,640.58 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.56x = 531,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,744.79/1,093.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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